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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1976-05-06, Page 6sm, op,Tfiumi6or' owy 9 • Muscles Rutledge gets the jinx Welcome to this week's. S. of the W. column. better known as "who gets the jinx this week?" In keeping with this idea, last week I received a note in my suggestion box saying "wouldn't a brick wall and a firing squad be easier?" Oh come now, I am not merciless or anything. Just cruel and unprincipled! Just ask Marty Rutledge 5B, because he is this week's victim. There is an interesting story about the manner in which Marty came to CHSS. In his first year, he spent two weeks in --the Occupational Course, before he realized he was in the wrong course! As Marty puts it "I thought I had becdme an overnight genius". So goes the story of the spectacular climb to Grade 13. (unbelievable as • it must seem) Marty has been active in Students sports for all of the five years nice girl'. there: kimm.. he has spent at CHSS. In fact, I'll bet you didn't know that Marty was a main factor in Marty is an exceptional our football Redmen bringing reader. In his publicschool home the Huron -Perth title days, his report cards used to (although modesty restrains say "Martin is being put on him from admitting it). He because of his reading was seen tearing up the field ability" what they neglected as number 55 or 53. to mention was what he wasfr Marty also wrestles (at reading! Teachers have been school, I mean). He did saying other things "-about particularly well this year, Marty too. Mr. Middleton and was sent to W.O.S.S.A. said he looked like a "long Maybe this is why they call haired freak" (hence Marty's him the "Heavyweight great love of geography - and Prefect". His strength is such the teacher!) that he can bench press his One thing Marty does love, own weight. Now you can well is answering questions with imagine why people act in- his rapid-fire one-liners. nocent when Marty patrols These flashes of humour have the halls. They say an earned for him the title argument with Marty is a "CHSS Master of Wit". (I just "free ticket for a broken hope he is in a "witty" mood nose". • when he sees this). But as we know; one doesn't If not, I may have to resort just talk to "Spartacus" when to the firing squad,. Tune in one is in the weight room. next week for the "Jinx. . .er, Marty said he met a "very Student of the Week". •, A world of enchantment fine job. announced the WOW , greeted all those who at- fact that Robin McAdam and -Ware Friday evening at placed second at the All last tended this year's annual At- Nancy 'MacDonald had CHSS. This year's thetne was Ontario Badminton Cham - "Walt Disney World" with the gymnasium Split into four } Sections and each corner representing one of Disney , Weed's four lands. The Disney Castle stood in the front foyer proving to be the entrance into this little wOndertand. Fantasyland came alive in the queen's corner, complete with a roller coaster, Mickey Mouse and his friends, along with a swing for the new school queen and her escort. Adventureland placed one in a jungle scene, including palm treesand wild animals. Tomorrowland was present offering the moon being conquered by Donald Duck and his nephews. Fron- tierland held an old Trading Post, Indians and tee pees. In the centre of the igym sat a large running water fountain covered with balloons. Pirate's Cove with a treasure chest, row boat, torches and candles • came alive in the cafeteria when guests entered this change of scenery to sample the delicious lunch that was catered by Mrs. Miller. At the stroke of twelve. that magical hour, everyone drifted back to the auditorium, where Jamie Thompson introduced the five queen contestants and their feature your horoscope. How From this you can see how escorts - Marlene Dale and many of you can honestly say vague the reading is and it Pete. Walden, Wendy that you do not believe what it has to be because can you Hesselwood and Brian says in the paper or imagine how many millions Murray. Helen Koostra and horoscope books? of people that reading Lawrence Vanden Heuval, d on Sue Tyndall and Perry Jutzi, "Student of the Week" • Marty Rutledge Red men win On Tuesday May 4th, the Senior and Junior Redmen were victorious over the' Exeter Panthers in their soccer matches. The next game for the Redmen will be in Wingham tomorrow. The best of luck is extended to both teams and may they keep up the fine record. council meeting held On Thursday April 29, the Students Council of CHSS held their eighth meeting, with Jamie Thompson presiding. Several last minute details concerning the formal were discussed and four girls, Debbie Cook, Wendy Welch, Janet East- man and Laurie! Lavis, were picked to help at the door and in the cloakroom. Mrs. Jewson were present to address the students Council concerning the possibility of the student body participating in a swim-a- thon on the 15th of May: She noted that the lack of par- ticipants in the last swim-a- thon was a poor showing for the school, and that this time we need "great bunches" of students participating as it is a good way for us to make money for the school. Nancy 'Kuehl was at this • • meeting representing the cheerleaders, and she ap- proached the council as to the possibility of their help . in financing the eight cheerleaders who are in- terested in attending a camp for cheerleaders in Ottawa this suinmer. She mentioneds that the fee for all eight would be $600 excluding tran- sportation costs. Nancy told the Council that the cheerleaders are willing to raise their own money, but they feet . that the school should give them some support as they are important to the school. It was then decided that the cheerleaders will receive $50 from the Students Council for every cheerleader that goes to camp.Next on the agenda was a discussiot concerning the next school dance. Tim Janet McKinley is Surrounded by balloons and a fountain as she adds the finishing touches to decorations for the At Home dance held last Friday. Janet was In charge of an ambitious decoration project. (News -Record photo) Jewson moved that we hire tickets and 53.50 at the door. Chaffity, Brown, with Paul It was also decided that the Robinson seconding the" Students Council would give motion aid all in favour. It the Newspaper Club two was also • decided that ad- passes to this dance for their vance tickets will be sold for 'Match the Queen' contest. this dance outside the Tim Jewsoti then moved cafeteria and possibly at that we adjourn the meeting other schools, with the prices and Paul Robinson seconded being set at 53 for advance the mOtion. • ust ask Annie This week I am going to lake, pionships in Toronto a day. This year's At -Home was one that very few people will forget and I wish to thank all of those people who were involved with the At -Home and its preparations in any way. A special thank you gees out to Janet McKinley and her decorating crew, the school staff, and the custodian who did a god job of cleaning up afterwards. Assembly just like the real thing The horoscope readings deal with - everything from money problems to family adventures to possible misunderstandings with a close friend or relative. Many people follow their horoscope regularly and some even plan their daily routine around what their horoscope says. Other people read their horoscope for pleasure or just for the fun of it and some ignore it altogether. If 1 were to tell you that Aries was 'going to come into some money on Windario Day or Sagitarious was going to have a good day at the track, would you think- this meant you were going to win? Some people believe Otis and it is their privilege. If I were to say that Capricorn was going to have a misfortune with water would you believe that this can be translated from getting splashed at a water fountain to drowning in a reaches . It rea y p how it is interpreted. Irene Wubs and Barry Welch Oftep people interpret the - who paraded up to the stage. horoscope and then sub- Jamie then had the consciously create a situation, privilege of announcing this that matches what the year's school- queen. Sue horoscope says. Then they Tyndall. Susan and her court believe it was right. then proceeded down to the I'm not complaining about, queen's corner. where Miss or knocking horoscopes Joanne Snell, last year's because I read them too. 1 school queen, crowned Susan. don't read them daily, but Miss Tyndall and her court once in a while, just for fun. then led off the first dance to Do I believe it? Yeh! I guess I the accompaniment by the do sometimes but I don't run Skippers Orchestra. my life by it. It is up to you to Later in the evening Mr. decide. what you believe and Homuth paid tribute to Janet you might as well believe this McKinley, head of the as nothing at all. decorating committee for her by Phillip Street and Scott Diiherty From April '29 to May 2, CHSS was represented at SOMA (Southern Ontario Model Assembly) 1976 at Port Credit. This simulated United Nations Assembly was at- tended by students from as far away as Philadelphia and Virginia. In all, 350 delegates represented 135 nations of a possible 144. CHSS was represented by Scott Doherty and Phillip Street, who constituted the Columbian Delegation. We would like to explain the "in" jokes contained in this week's accompanying car - his NOW IS THE TIME To clean and store your winter clothing • Don't store them away before you have thorn ax - pertly drycloanad - drycloaned now will rentoiro soil* and stains before, they sat - it will add to Ms Ms and good appearance of all your expanalve winter gar - Mont*. FUR STORAGE WE OFFER CLIMATE CONTROLLED PROTECTION AND INSURED, VAULT STORAGE FOR YOUR PRECICIUS FURS. For nit Of Oryclepaill Needs L 482 7064 • 158 ItE(:11 STREET .„, toon. First, the small flag to the left of the president on desk is a "McDonalds wriipper. (most delegates ate lunch at a nearb 1! y McDonalds). The pieces of paper strewn, lout are notes carried by an efficient system of pages.. CHSS' i Columbian delegation sat in the front row aisle seats (guess who is S.D?) Tbe president is looking dejected, possibly because he has just been informed that his car is up on blocks, or possibly because it has just taken 15 minutes for the assembly to decide whether or not to continue the debate. The declaration of war illustrated. •actually hap- pened. among others. The face above the "Chile" sign belongs to Lawrence J. Gemmel, who is highly commended for his organization of the assembly On Saturday night al the banquet, the Venezuelan delegate had his pants stolen and reacted by running down the hall looking for cover. Each, time he spoke at th podium the honourabti delegate to ow right held up his "no pants" sign. The assembly.' even when bogged down in bureaucratic red tape, provided a rewarding experience. The assembly gave to those who attended an in-depth vieW into world affairs and how they are resolved. Resolutions were in troduced on such centres o attention as. the Panam Canal, the Rhodesia situation and food problem of third world nations We are awaiting in eage anticipation for next, year' invitation to this ex traordinary activity. Clinton Kinette Bantam Girls Are there any girls born in 1961 or 1962 who are interested in playing softball?? Oractise to start Tuesday, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Arena. For further information contact: Mr. Steve Tyndall 482-31 81 Mrs. Viola Peterson 482-9370 Bicycling has changed, and so have bicycle safety rules. This is what Ontario is doing to biting bicycle safety up-tosdate There are about 21/2 million bicycles in Ontario to- day. Last year 56 bicyclists were killed on Ontario streets and highways, and 3.720 were injured. Even one is too many. • We urge you to make yourself and your family familiar with the simple rules and guidelines of bicy- cle safety. Obey all stop signs and traffic lights; Keep in mind that a bicycle is, by definitiiin. a vehicle under the Highway Traffic ACt. After all, you don't just -ride- a bicycle - youdLt.g.v it. And Ontarib wants every bicyclist to drive safely. That's why the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications has prepared 3 easy-to- understaraloiders that every bicyclist should read. They're called The Bicyclist% lidndbook.- Ontario Laws and Your Bicycle. and How To qe Expert Cyclist For your free copies. write to Public & Safety Information Branch Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview. Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of transportation and Communications 4. James Snow, Minister an William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario